By Kaydee Donohoo Staff Writer The Boston Ballet’s production of “The Sleeping Beauty,” here from April 28 to May 27, will serve as a good reminder for why audiences love ballet in the first place. For anyone new to ballet, this is great place to start that love. In addition to Tchaikovsky’s music, this production…
By Katie Campbell Staff writer It can be pretty simple to be up to date on politics and politically active while at college. There are so many politically driven and activist oriented groups on campus, one may find themselves more politically active than when they arrived. Even though summer is coming which means being away…
By Haley Verre Staff Writer Viewers may stumble upon “Dimension 404,” a Hulu-exclusive series that could best be described as an off-brand “Black Mirror” with a hint of tongue-in-cheek humor. Given the success of the Netflix series, it is not a surprise that Hulu wanted to follow in the footsteps of its big sister. The…
By Shen Gao Staff Writer Last Tuesday, Dr. Paul E. Farmer, Professor of Global Health & Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School, led a discussion here at Simmons College as part of the Friars Leaders Program. Dr. Farmer is widely recognized for his work on health, human rights, and consequences of social equality. In the…
By Angelica Coleman Staff Writer Researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and collaborating institutions have created an artificial womb that successfully aided lamb fetal development. This technology could eventually be applied to the development of premature human fetuses. The article, published in the April 25 issue of Nature Communications, outlines the researchers’ success in…
